2008 Woodie Awards
Hollywood writer and producer shares secrets for success
Earl Arms
Issue date: 11/14/07 Section: WEB EXTRAS
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Hollywood Writer and Producer Jacqueline McKinley came to UW-Whitewater Nov. 6 to speak to students, faculty and administration about her road to becoming a successful television and film writer as a part of the 2007-08 African American Lecture series.
The University of Florida and New York University alumna said her road to Hollywood was not easy during her lecture titled "African American Images in Hollywood."
"Go after what you want," McKinley said, summarizing her lecture. "But know that to get what you want will be a struggle."
McKinley is currently on strike along with other Hollywood writers with the Writer's Guild of America. Her previous work included writing for the Emmy award-winning "The Bernie Mac Show," writing and co-producing the CW show "All of Us" and writing, producing and directing the short film "Move." Her first writing assignment was for the CBS show, "Cosby."
According to the program pamphlet, McKinley said that writing has been one of her most rewarding career choices. During her lecture, McKinley showed clips of her work from "Move" and "The Bernie Mac Show" to those in attendance.
"I love to see the words I write on the screen," McKinley said.
McKinley gave words of advice to students in attendance, telling aspiring writers to learn how to format scripts, do an internship in film and make connections.
"Be able to tell interesting stories that are from the heart," McKinley said.
UW-Whitewater freshman Brandon Hadnot attended the lecture. As an aspiring film maker and script writer, he said that he enjoyed McKinley's speech as it offered a realistic and relevant insight on how to become a success.
"It was nice to see to see a black person, especially a female, achieve that much," Hadnot said.
Dr. Richard McGregory, director of the McNair Scholars Program, said that Academic Support Services brings McKinley and other speakers to Whitewater because it gives African Americans a sense of self-determination and it educates the entire campus on issues important to the African American community.
"Many people say they're interested in diversity and this helps the campus get informed," McGregory said.
Interim Chancellor Dick Telfer, Assistant Chancellor for Student Affairs Barb Jones and Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Communication Dick Haven were among those in attendance for McKinley's lecture.
The African American Lecture Series continues on February 5, 2008 with Dr. James H. Peoples, UW-Milwaukee professor in the Department of Economics. His lecture, titled "Economic Models for Urban America," will take place at 145 Upham Hall at 4 p.m.
The University of Florida and New York University alumna said her road to Hollywood was not easy during her lecture titled "African American Images in Hollywood."
"Go after what you want," McKinley said, summarizing her lecture. "But know that to get what you want will be a struggle."
McKinley is currently on strike along with other Hollywood writers with the Writer's Guild of America. Her previous work included writing for the Emmy award-winning "The Bernie Mac Show," writing and co-producing the CW show "All of Us" and writing, producing and directing the short film "Move." Her first writing assignment was for the CBS show, "Cosby."
According to the program pamphlet, McKinley said that writing has been one of her most rewarding career choices. During her lecture, McKinley showed clips of her work from "Move" and "The Bernie Mac Show" to those in attendance.
"I love to see the words I write on the screen," McKinley said.
McKinley gave words of advice to students in attendance, telling aspiring writers to learn how to format scripts, do an internship in film and make connections.
"Be able to tell interesting stories that are from the heart," McKinley said.
UW-Whitewater freshman Brandon Hadnot attended the lecture. As an aspiring film maker and script writer, he said that he enjoyed McKinley's speech as it offered a realistic and relevant insight on how to become a success.
"It was nice to see to see a black person, especially a female, achieve that much," Hadnot said.
Dr. Richard McGregory, director of the McNair Scholars Program, said that Academic Support Services brings McKinley and other speakers to Whitewater because it gives African Americans a sense of self-determination and it educates the entire campus on issues important to the African American community.
"Many people say they're interested in diversity and this helps the campus get informed," McGregory said.
Interim Chancellor Dick Telfer, Assistant Chancellor for Student Affairs Barb Jones and Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Communication Dick Haven were among those in attendance for McKinley's lecture.
The African American Lecture Series continues on February 5, 2008 with Dr. James H. Peoples, UW-Milwaukee professor in the Department of Economics. His lecture, titled "Economic Models for Urban America," will take place at 145 Upham Hall at 4 p.m.
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